Dinner for 4
Buckwheat Mushroom Risotto
Buckwheat groats simmer with mushrooms, leeks, wine, and broth until creamy, then finish with Parmesan.
Typical price
$13.29for 4 servings
$3.32 per serving$13.29 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $1.09Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 25 oz | $1.74Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.29 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 16 oz mushrooms
- kosher salt
- 2 leeks
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup buckwheat groats
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 cups warmed vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- parsley for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add mushrooms and salt, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Add sliced leeks and minced garlic, then cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the buckwheat and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the red wine.
- Add warm broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until absorbed, for about 20 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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